Cosmetic Micro-current Muscle re–education is most related to the term “facial toning”. There are 32 different muscles of the face that are manipulated during the average microcurrent treatment.The 1982 Cheng study proves that ATP levels were increased by 500% on tissue that was treated. Micro-Current uses low intensity current and does not cause visible muscle contractions.The idea that ATP can be stockpiled or stored is the reason why microcurrent treatments results are cumulative and become better as a series of treatments progresses.Aside from muscle re-education and massive increases in ATP levels, microcurrent has other proven benefits for esthetic applications. Emil Y Chi, PhD, director of the University Of Washington‘s department of pathology, performed clinical studies using microcurrent equipment. He notes,” The fact that technology works in harmony with the body is evident. Examination of the skin tissue treated with microcurrent showed a 45% increase in the number of elastin fibres in the dermis, and the length if the fibres on average doubled. The collagen thickness in the connective tissues increased 10%, and the numbers of blood vessels increased by 35%. The application of micro-current to skin and tissue produced a firmer and tighter feeling on the skin surface.Many of the studies detailing the massive increase in speed regarding wound healing refer to ATP as one of the attributing factors. The other attributing factor is an increase in blood circulation. Blood circulation has everything to do with the function, condition, color, and overall health of the skin, as underlying tissue.Chi’s 2003 study performed at the University of Washington further notes a 35% increase In blood circulation Lymphatic drainage is a very overlooked treatment in aesthetics, although it has been gaining momentum in recent years.Related to this, the build-up of hardened collagen that makes up scar tissue was noted to be three times less in tissue treated with microcurrent. Further studies also indicated an amazing dispersion of existing scars when treated with microcurrent. This indicates that in the realm of plastic surgery you can see the obvious place for microcurrent technology. By administering a series of treatments before surgery, muscle and tissue condition is maximized, inclusive of an excessive storage of ATP.Microcurrent is truly the “diamond in the rough” when it comes to wellness and anti-aging. Its use in aesthetics has existed since the late 70’s, and like many good things, has come full circle and is now in full bloom in the eyes of today’s aestheticians.Microcurrent is a low level of electrical current that mirrors the body’s own natural current. It’s proven and accepted properties, and potential range of applications from wound healing, muscle re-habilitation, macular degeneration, to lymphedema continue to assist medical practitioners with amazing results. Although microcurrent is credited by hundreds of medical studies, we must stay focused on how these studies and this technology can benefit and support us as aestheticians in pursuit of our mission of beautifying the skin.Micro-current provides a powerful and effective tool to aid in the battle of anti-aging by diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve the texture and appearance of the skin, and reducing the overall visual appearance of aging. Please keep in mind, this is not a one time treatment and results may vary.

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP is produced by almost all living things in their cell's organelles called mitochondria. It stands for adenosine triphosphate and it is the major 'currency' of energy in the body. It is not energy itself, but rather temporarily "stores" energy in its phosphodiester bonds (the bonds between the phosphate groups of the ATP molecule). When the third phosphate bond is created, it immediately is broken and energy is released that can fuel the metabolic chemical reactions required by living organisms, which otherwise would be inefficient. This creates ADP which has one less phosphate attached to the group.

It may be helpful to think of ATP as a battery that gets charged, and as soon as it is charged, it sets off a spark of energy that can be used to do work in the body.

Thus, the micro-current treatments will help in producing this energy and begin reproduction of the necessary cells needed for you to look your best without surgery and painful temporary injections.